Craig A. Bond

The Adoption of New Smart-Grid Technologies

Incentives, Outcomes, and Opportunities

RAND Corporation researchers review the current technical, regulatory, and economic context of the electricity market and theoretical benefits of deve...

Reducing the Cultivation of Opium Poppies in Southern Afghanistan

Identifies drivers of opium poppy cultivation in southern Afghanistan and assesses effects of programs to promote rural development, eradicate opium p...

Building Community Resilience to Large Oil Spills

Findings and Recommendations from a Synthesis of Research on the Mental Health, Economic, and Community Distress Associated with the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

The 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill was the largest in U.S. history, releasing an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico....

A Stated Preference Analysis of the Determinants of Unit and Soldier Operational Effectiveness

After more than ten years of war, there have been no studies that assess the relative capabilities of Regular Army and reserve component units of the ...

The Army's Local Economic Effects

This report updates a previous report with findings on the economic activity supported by national-level Army spending in each of the 435 congressiona...

Enhancing Family Stability During a Permanent Change of Station

A Review of Disruptions and Policies

One key aspect of military life is frequent relocation, also known as permanent change of station (PCS) moves. According to the U.S. Department of Def...

Resilience Dividend Valuation Model

Framework Development and Initial Case Studies

This report describes the development of the Resilience Dividend Valuation Model, a complementary framework designed to help communities estimate the ...

Beyond Cost-Per-Unit

Economic Analysis and Metrics in Defense Decisionmaking

This report presents strengths and limitations of cost-effectiveness analysis and related metrics to inform the U.S. Army and Department of Defense co...

Controlling Marketing

Marketing Success Through Marketing Controls

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Soldier Preferences and Retention Effects of Changes in Army Reserve Training Requirements

An Exploration of Revealed and Stated Behavior

Soldiers in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) have traditionally been required to attend 39 days of training per year: one weekend per month (24 days, equi...

The Economic Impact of Army Downsizing on States and Communities

A Range of Outcomes Analysis

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Managing Heavy Rainfall with Green Infrastructure

An Evaluation in Pittsburgh's Negley Run Watershed

RAND researchers estimate the potential benefits and costs of a green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) system in Pittsburgh's Negley Run watershed, eva...